2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MAT257 LLP credits: 0
The student has the opportunity to earn credit by writing a college-level paper reflecting
learning in this subject through experience, reflection, concept formation, and application
of those concepts to new situations. The paper is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
MAT258 PST credits: 0
The student petitions to gain academic credit through verification of completed collegelevel
training (seminars, workshops, licenses, apprenticeships, etc.) conducted in a non-collegiate
setting. The petition is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
MAT261 Elementary Statistics credits: 3
Descriptive and inferential statistics. Problems of parametric and non-parametric statistics
developed from live data. Basic course for students of psychology and business.
PREREQUISITES: MAT101
MAT295 Independent Study in Mathematics credits: 1
Sophomore level independent study.
MAT323 Calculus III & Analytic Geometry credits: 4
Epsilon - Delta' definitions, indeterminate forms, infinite series, solid analytic geometry,
partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green's
Theorem and Stokes' Theorem. PREREQUISITES: MAT222
MAT341 Differential Equations credits: 3
This course covers ordinary differential equations, higher order linear equations, systems of
first order equations, series and numerical solutions with applications. PREREQUISITES:
MAT222 or MAT323
MAT351 Modern Algebra credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the theory and concepts of modern algebra as well as to
their role in unifying other mathematical notation and their application in such areas as
groups, rings, field, Boolean Algebras. PREREQUISITES: MAT222
MAT371 Modern Geometry credits: 3
A survey of Euclidean geometry and several non-Euclidean geometries including finite, projective
and hyperbolic. PREREQUISITES: MAT222
MAT395 Independent Study in Mathematics credits: 1
Junior level independent study.
MAT461 Probability and Statistics credits: 3
Basic concepts of probability; moments, moment generating function, expectation, variance,
covariance, distribution functions and their application to statistical tests of hypotheses;
bivariate, marginal and conditional distributions; treatment of experimental data.
Development of formulas and methods are emphasized but there will be applications to
problems in science and/or social science. PREREQUISITES: MAT323
MAT483 Senior Project credits: 1
Students combine research and practical implementation of theories and concepts to develop
an individual project.
MAT495 Independent Study in Mathematics credits: 1
Senior level independent study.
MS101 Introduction to Officership credits: 1
Develops an understanding of the U.S. Army. Introduces the critical military leadership
skills used by the officer corps of the Army. Topics include: customs and traditions of the
service, organization of the Army, and the officer corps' role in the service of the country.
Students have the opportunity to participate in various military skills training such as rifle